Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 193 Hype!

"Of course, someone is jealous of the boss's skills!"

"Several companies are chasing after the boss, wanting him to license his patents to them!"

"They even spent money to buy the boss's information, hired people to follow the boss, and even hired people to follow me!"

"Now another aircraft manufacturing company from London is coming to us seeking cooperation!"

"America's aircraft manufacturing company is also coming to inspect the site."

"And the official foreign affairs department of Japan also wants to discuss cooperation." Tian Jiahui looked at Chen Jiahao with a smug expression.

Seeing Chen Jiahao's dumbfounded expression, and his growing astonishment!
"Don't underestimate our Parkson Company just because it looks small!"

"Our company's marine engine manufacturing plant in the mainland has been completed and the equipment has been installed. It will be put into production next month."

"And there's a car factory covering thousands of acres!"

"The cars the boss mentioned donating are cars manufactured by our company."

"Our boss has applied for patents for more than a dozen types of vehicles, including sports cars, off-road vehicles, and trucks!"

"So you really need to keep your boss's safety in mind!"

"I'll bring some people from the mainland in a few days, so you can make good arrangements for them."

"How you perform is up to you!" Tian Jiahui said in one breath.

Because the people around Tian Jiahui, as well as his family, all thought that Parkson Company was very small.

Some people thought that Parkson was just a shell company, since it only had one building and a dozen or so people.

"When the boss handed me the money, I, Chen Jiahao, entrusted my life to him!!" Chen Jiahao thumped his chest loudly!
"Not bad!"

"But don't go around telling everyone!"

"Not even family members!" Tian Jiahui added, putting on airs.

"Mhm!" Chen Jiahao nodded quickly.

Li Song then signed up several of his bodyguards with the security company.

This way they can legally possess firearms.

As for those arriving from the mainland at the end of the month, they will first receive training from the security company.

Li Song dared not use the people Chen Jiahao recruited locally.

These people came from their hometowns; their entire families lived in the mainland.

Besides, the Northwest Swordsmen are trustworthy; they'll risk their lives for enough money.

The main reason is that the Northwest region used to be too poor, and the people there were fierce and unruly. If you didn't keep your word, you couldn't work as a swordsman.

Li Song went to the magazine office again.

"Mr. Li!!" Li Song saw Boss Zou and Ah Long as soon as he arrived at the magazine office.

"Mr. Li!" The two greeted Li Song as he arrived.

"Mr. Li!" Wang Jing was also there and quickly greeted him.

"I'm sorry for neglecting you, I'm sorry for neglecting you, I've been too busy lately."

"Please forgive me, both of you. Besides, I know nothing about filmmaking; you two are the experts in the film industry!"

"And Director Wang too!"

"My advice may not be accurate!" Li Song said modestly at the beginning.

"Mr. Li, you're too kind!" Mr. Zou quickly replied.

Boss Zou didn't believe Li Song's words at all, because the movie script was so well drawn that it would be strange if he didn't understand it.

"Moreover, we have high hopes for the second volume of Mr. Li's Treasure Mystery!"

"I wonder if we could discuss film licensing?" After reading the first 50,000 words of the second volume of "The Mystery of Treasure" published in the magazine, Mr. Zou realized that the "National Treasure" theme was more suitable for Hollywood!
Even the Hollywood actors in the production team were very curious about the second volume.

"Let's talk about that later. Let's take a look at the first step first, so that Boss Zou doesn't lose money!" How could Li Song talk to Jiahe now?

After the first movie becomes a huge hit, they'll demand exorbitant prices for the second one.

"Let's take a look at the sample footage first, Director Wang, please wait a moment!" Li Song said.

"Great!" Director Wang is still very young, and this is his first film, plus Li Song is the investor.

Furthermore, Director Wong couldn't watch Golden Harvest films either.

Then we arrived at the screening room.

Li Song had already seen some sample footage last time.

The film is clearly a big-budget production, especially the props, which are very well made. After all, with an investment of tens of millions, Mr. Zou was probably aiming to lose money anyway.

Li Song watched while discussing in hushed tones with Liu Jiale.

"Ah Long's performance was wonderful."

"Moreover, this film is the best Hong Kong martial arts film I have ever seen."

"Whether it's the action sequences or the visuals!" Liu Jiale commented from the perspective of a viewer.

Li Song nodded. Ah Long's ability to become a superstar is inseparable from his acting skills.

He doesn't say a word, but his actions alone are enough to make people feel the thrill and excitement, and also to understand what he wants to express.

This is actually a Chaplin-style performance.

Charlie Chaplin is hailed as a master because he used various actions to make it clear to you what was happening in the silent film era.

On the contrary, some of the so-called big movies that came later had men and women talking nonsense.

Then they'd take close-up shots all the time, and the whole picture would just show a face.

However, these actors all have lifeless faces and no acting skills whatsoever.

Of course, it could also be due to having undergone too many cosmetic procedures, making it impossible to control facial expressions.

"Mr. Zou, this film is excellent!"

"Aaron Chaplin-esque performance was brilliant!"

"The action choreography is also excellent!"

"Ah Long has a great team!" Li Song gave his approval after watching the half-hour sample video.

"Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Li!"

"I will definitely keep up the good work!" Ah Long grinned from ear to ear when he heard this.

Mr. Zou nodded in agreement.

I'll come to support the movie when it's released!

“And give it a positive evaluation!” Li Song added.

"Then I'll be honored to grace you with my presence!" said Boss Zou.

"Yeah!" Li Song nodded.

Then Boss Zou and Ah Long packed up the copy and left satisfied.

"Boss, security says reporters are coming downstairs!" Liu Jiale whispered as Li Song escorted the two to the magazine office entrance.

"Let them be. When reporters interview you, just say you're very optimistic about this movie!"

"Mr. Zou is under a lot of pressure!"

“However, I think this movie will be a huge hit in Hollywood!” Li Song said with a smile.

Other film companies in Hong Kong mocked Golden Harvest, saying that Golden Harvest would lose everything by spending tens of millions on a movie.

Some people criticized Golden Harvest's "treasure hunt" theme, saying it was neither Chinese nor Western.

To say that Ah Long is not Bruce Lee and wants to be as successful as Bruce Lee is simply wishful thinking!
In any case, most film professionals in Hong Kong are not optimistic about Golden Harvest's latest film.

Some say Golden Harvest will also go bankrupt like 20th Century Fox did with Cleopatra!

Twentieth Century Fox made Cleopatra in the 1960s, with a total investment of $44 million and a box office of $26 million.

"Okay!" Liu Jiale didn't know where you got the information from.

"Director Wang!"

"Sorry to keep you waiting!" Li Song looked at the fat man in front of him. This fat man was very good at making money.

"Mr. Li, you're too kind!" Director Wang was extremely grateful to Li Song for investing in his first film, and for his close relationship with Shaw Brothers.

Meanwhile, downstairs at the company, as soon as Mr. Zou and his entourage stepped out of the building, they were surrounded by a group of reporters.

"Mr. Zou?"

"Boss Zou!" The reporters quickly gathered around.

"We brought some sample footage to show Uncle San!" Boss Zou asked everyone to be quiet before speaking.

"So what did Third Uncle say?"

"Uncle San must also believe that our film will be a box office hit, given Ah Long's acting skills!"

"He even said that our film is the best kung fu movie he's ever seen!" Boss Zou attributed Liu Jiale's words to Li Song.

(End of this chapter)